Hiker Intro
Finding My Footsteps
"Where did you come from?" Who said, that you're asking. Well, that was my mother. Where did I come from? That is a great question. I was born in Allentown,...
Heading South in a Homecoming Trek
Hey, everyone! The name's Brittney, or Red out here on the trail. I'm originally from Kentucky but have been living abroad for the past three years, namely in Mexico, Myanmar,...
Why the Heck Am I Doing This?
I heard about this walking thing in March... One month earlier I had it all figured out. I was gymming every day, pushing and sitting up every night. I probably...
From Never Backpacking to Springer in Two Months
Up until mid-December 2017 I had never backpacked in my life. This is my story of how I decided, planned, and hit the Appalachian Trail in two months as well...
Horizon of a Thru-Hike: QAF and Prep
Greetings friends, family, old acquaintances, and AT community. If you’re reading this, you’re supporting my thru-hike already, so thanks. Welcome to my blog, the canvas for my musings, insights,
Hey, Ya’ll : What I’ve Been up to, Why I’m Hiking the PCT
Why I hiked the Appalachian Trail: Every thru-hiker gets the question “Why are you hiking the (insert trail name here)?” Perhaps this inquiry is easier for some and more difficult...
Doubts, Sure. But Grateful for This Path
Phew! It's about damn time. One more month to go. One more month until I begin my second thru-hike. One more month until I realize again the true freedom experienced...
“Because It’s There”: My Personal Everest
Every person I come into contact with who hears that I plan on hiking the full Appalachian Trail asks me why I do it. To quote mountaineer George Mallory: “Because...
Faith Is a Step Toward Your Dreams
Thank you for joining me on my adventure of a lifetime. As I prepare to hike the 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine, I hope that every step will not...
Never Stop: Journey In Potential
Well here goes... I leave for the Appalachian Trail on January 28th, 2018 and I have no idea what I’m getting myself into... In 2015 I stumbled on a video by National...
